TenMarks - Students can complete the rest of the assignments for practice and review. Yesterday, I just added 10 5th grade strands (20 problems each). These were identified by the 5th grade teachers as important to practice.

CONGRATULATIONS to our April San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: ANDREA!

CONGRATULATIONS to our April San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: ANDREA!

1. Read for 30 min.

2. Language Arts

Nutrition Handbook - none. We will review the Handbook tomorrow.

3. Math

We are done with the textbook and workbook.

TenMarks - Students can complete the rest of the assignments for practice and review. Yesterday, I just added 10 5th grade strands (20 problems each). These were identified by the 5th grade teachers as important to practice.

If someone is absent, the next person will be "moved up" the schedule. Example: If Vanessa is absent, then Kevin and Katelyn still will read but Jonas will be moved to the last reader on Wednesday and Austin will be moved to the last reader on Thursday. Vanessa will then be the last reader on Friday.

If it's your day to read, cold lunchers report directly to the library and eat your lunch there. Hot lunchers need to get their lunch then report directly to the library and eat your lunch there.

CONGRATULATIONS to our April San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: ANDREA!

1. Read for 30 min.

2. Language Arts

Nutrition Handbook - Lesson 6 is due tomorrow; Lesson 7 is due Tuesday

3. Math

We are done with the textbook and workbook.

TenMarks - Students can complete the rest of the assignments for practice and review. Yesterday, I just added 10 5th grade strands (20 problems each). These were identified by the 5th grade teachers as important to practice.

TenMarks - Students can complete the rest of the assignments for practice and review. Today, I just added 10 5th grade strands (20 problems each). These were identified by the 5th grade teachers as important to practice.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Only ONE assignment this weekend: for ONE dinner, students must write down the item/s they were served or consumed and the serving sizes of the five food groups contained in the food. (This is to help them understand and apply the concept of "serving size".) Please assist them, if needed, and sign the bottom of the page of their nutrition handbook.

Interested in building your own Lego spinner? You can look online or through YouTube videos, but Lego has released official instructions for one of their creations:

Monday, May 15, 2017

SBAC Tests: Tomorrow we take our final SBAC test (Math Performance Task). Make sure they are focusing on the standards they need to review (not the ones they're strong in) via the TenMarks assignments.

Spring Music Concert papers were distributed last week. Thank you to the parents who submitted to be volunteers!

CONGRATULATIONS to our April San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: ANDREA!

1. Read for 30 min.

2. Language Arts

Time for Kids - none arrived for this week

3. Math

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WKBK pgs. Step Up Lesson 7-8 (no quiz for Step Up)

Oakland A's Math Packets were corrected on Friday and submitted (via USPS mail) on Saturday. Now we wait!

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

If you are still seeing some lessons as not assigned, please email me. Thank you.

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

If you are still seeing some lessons as not assigned, please email me. Thank you.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

NO WEDNESDAY FOLDER TODAY. They go home tomorrow. Sorry for any inconveniences caused.

Today, the remaining students completed their ELA SBAC tests. We start again on Monday with our first of two Math tests. Make sure they are focusing on the standards they need to review (not the ones they're strong in) via the TenMarks assignments.

Spring Music Concert papers were distributed and went home yesterday. Ask your child for it! Thank you to the parents who submitted to be volunteers!

Bring ALL library books to Ruskin immediately!

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due TODAY, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they ask for the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

If you are still seeing some lessons as not assigned, please email me. Thank you.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Day Two of testing was smoother. Anyone who needs to complete their ELA SBAC tests will do so tomorrow. Get plenty of rest, eat well, and exercise.

Spring Music Concert papers were distributed and went home today. Ask your child for it!

Bring ALL library books to Ruskin immediately!

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due tomorrow, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they ask for the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

CONGRATULATIONS to our April San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: ANDREA!

1. Read for 30 min.

2. Language Arts

Time for Kids - Two new magazines this week: "Inside: Mummies" and "Time for Kids Around the World: Australia". Open magazine quiz will be on Monday, May 15. Activity sheets to go home tomorrow (Wednesday).

3. Math

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WKBK pgs. Step Up Lesson 2-3 (no quiz for Step Up)

Oakland A's Math Packet - due Friday, May 12

Upon correction and completion of the voucher form (no extra ticket purchases are necessary), I will send the voucher forms and answer sheets to the Athletics to receive two tickets per student.

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

If you are still seeing some lessons as not assigned, please email me. Thank you.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Day One of testing went pretty well. We continue tomorrow. Get plenty of rest, eat well, and exercise.

We have ONE more Library visit before the end of the school year (it's THIS Tuesday). Please make sure you bring ALL library books to school.

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due this Wednesday, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they askfor the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

It has come to my attention that there are a few strands that were not assigned. I will look into them.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Topic 16 test on Tuesday; we will still work on finishing the book (Step Up to 5th Grade) for the rest of the school year.

SBAC Language Arts testing begins next week (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday). Please review for the test by doing the practice test, accessible by this LINK to a previous blog post.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: A student found something that should not have been inside his backpack (bag of a tomato red-like liquid); his parent just brought this to my attention and now I am reminding you to 1) RESPECT other people's stuff and 2) BE MINDFUL of your backpack and belongings whether you are INSIDE the classroom or OUTSIDE on the blacktop (before or after school). If anyone is caught doing something similar to this, they will have to explain why they did it to Principal Pender in her office. Thank you for your cooperation.

Weekend stuff:

SATURDAY, May 6

Free Comic Book Day. Free comics are being given out at many comic book stores. Type in your zip code and GO!

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Thank you to the PTA for the popsicles. A bigger thank you to the parents who sold raffle tickets!

Just a few more spring pictures and/or payments need to be returned A.S.A.P. Thank you to all who have already returned their picture envelopes!

We have ONE more Library visit before the end of the school year (it's next Tuesday). Please make sure you bring ALL library books to school.

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due next Wednesday, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they askfor the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

It has come to my attention that there are a few strands that were not assigned. I will look into them.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Just a few more spring pictures and/or payments need to be returned A.S.A.P. Thank you to all who have already returned their picture envelopes!

We have ONE more Library visit before the end of the school year (it's next Tuesday). Please make sure you bring ALL library books to school.

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due next Wednesday, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they askfor the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

It has come to my attention that there are a few strands that were not assigned. I will look into them.

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Just a few more spring pictures and/or payments need to be returned A.S.A.P. Thank you to all who have already returned their picture envelopes!

We have ONE more Library visit before the end of the school year (it's next Tuesday). Please make sure you bring ALL library books to school.

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due next Wednesday, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they askfor the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!

It has come to my attention that there are a few strands that were not assigned. I will look into them.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Spring pictures and/or payments need to be returned A.S.A.P. Thank you to those who have already returned their picture envelopes!

We have ONE more Library visit before the end of the school year. Please make sure you bring ALL library books to school in the next two weeks.

LAST BOOK ORDER of the year is due next Wednesday, 5/10. If you are PLANNING ON BUYING books, please let me know. I will give your child a "Buy $5 or more, get one book (up to $5 value) for free" voucher. You can input the code online or return it to school (with a check). [When ordering and they as for the class code, it is 1FGFV.]

TenMarks - UPDATE: I assigned the final two domains (Fractions and Geometry) for completion by testing. Thought these do NOT count toward their grade, it will help identify areas in which the student needs to do more review before testing. We will continue to have time each day, as long as we have access to a computer cart, to work on them in class. However, they should be doing them at home!